| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $212.85 | 5.723% | $225.0314 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.91 | 8.855% | $213.2578 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 12.613% | $86.4643 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 12.706% | $51.4277 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.64 | 3.717% | $156.2393 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.47 | 7.186% | $245.9597 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.66 | 12.662% | $174.243 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.94 | $1,152.6232 | $1,152.62 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.60 | |